Damakant Jayshi
Verified
As seen in:
The Preamble,
Snopes.com,
The Hindu,
American Red Cross,
NewsBreak,
Nepali Times,
Madison365,
Wausau Pilot and Review
Covers:
Politics, courts, international affairs
Doesn't Cover:
Sports
Senior Writer, The Preamble | Nieman Fellow 2007
For democracy and freedom of speech & expression - always.
Ex: @the_hindu @RepublicaNepal @kathmandupost
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
As copy editor: editing city news and writing headlines, and as a reporter, covering civil aviation and Bhutanese refugees.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
When I tried to learn typing soon after Grade 10!
How is social media changing news?
Great tips but also a lot of noise.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tintin, without a doubt.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To seek truth and ensure accountability from those in power.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
State the facts, don't try to mislead or manipulate
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
It's top secret!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Covering the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal in 2015 for The Hindu
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
To write an article with an offer of money dangled
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Walking
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and BBC
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
If it doesn't fit one's views or a narrative, it must be fake news and this applies to all beats.
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